WITH A CELL, ALL THE WORLD IS A STAGE

BEHAVE YOURSELF!

CONVENTION_0091_fl.jpg Conventioneers Dan MacPhee of Mater Gallery Food Inc works the cell phone outside the Continental Ballroom at the Hilton in San Francisco during the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Convention. The Chronicle story is about convention as a cultural phenomenon. 10/11/05 San Francisco CA Frederic Larson The San Francisco Chronicle less

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CONVENTION_0091_fl.jpg Conventioneers Dan MacPhee of Mater Gallery Food Inc works the cell phone outside the Continental Ballroom at the Hilton in San Francisco during the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Convention. The Chronicle story is about convention as a cultural phenomenon. 10/11/05 San Francisco CA Frederic Larson The San Francisco Chronicle less

CONVENTION_0091_fl.jpg Conventioneers Dan MacPhee of Mater Gallery Food Inc works the cell phone outside the Continental Ballroom at the Hilton in San Francisco during the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods ... more

Photo: Frederic Larson

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Editorial board members weigh in with their observations about the deterioration of civility and respect for others in our society.

Cell phone manners

Exhibit A: When Barack Obama made his victory speech after winning the Wisconsin primary Tuesday night, he addressed a packed and roaring rally in Texas. "Houston, I think we've achieved liftoff," Obama told the cheering crowd - although half an hour into Obama's too-long speech, the crowd was less enthusiastic. Two supporters standing directly behind Obama could be seen chatting on their cell phones.

Houston, I think we've got a problem. It is bad form to call your buddies when you are supposed to be looking awestruck by - not to mention listening to - your candidate.

Solution: Yes, we have all used our cell phones in inappropriate places, but there should be some places where they are off-limits. Memo to cell: No cell phones on stage.